My thanks to Willow and Peter for the much needed advice and support through the 'creation' of my first military portrait.
I will, of course, finish this portrait to the best of my abilities, using the poor photo references that I have. I have learned a substantial amount in the painting of this one, which will surely help with the one that I am planning to do next. I will not accept a commission until I am entirely happy with what I produce on my 'practice run', therefore, another one is essential to me.
I have printed out the thread by Mike McCarty on lighting which Peter advised me to look at. I plan to use the advice within, and have much better material to use for reference. I will be starting another portrait very soon.
If you would both be so kind as to continue with your support I will keep you posted on the progress.
Oh! By the way Willow, I will be adding a few more wrinkles, whether he likes it or not! After all, he isn't buying it as it is for my portfolio.
Barbara
